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Derik Queen Shines in NBA Debut with Pelicans

10/25/2025

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Derik Queen, former Maryland basketball star, made his NBA regular-season debut for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In 15 minutes, he scored three points, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked a shot.
He had been sidelined since July due to a wrist injury, and his Summer League averages of 21.7 points and 11.8 rebounds show promise, while injuries to Kevon Looney and Karlo Matkovic create an opportunity.

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Story summary

Derik Queen, former Maryland basketball star, made his NBA regular-season debut for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In 15 minutes, he scored three points, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked a shot.
He had been sidelined since July due to a wrist injury, and his Summer League averages of 21.7 points and 11.8 rebounds show promise, while injuries to Kevon Looney and Karlo Matkovic create an opportunity.